Rosemary Clooney, Margaret Whiting, Helen O'Connell, Rose Marie, 4 Girls 4, 1979 TV

Rosemary Clooney, Margaret Whiting, Helen O'Connell and Rose Marie make one of their early TV appearances together as "4 Girls 4" on this 1979 show. Clooney sings "But Beautiful," Margaret does "You Made Me Love You," Helen sings "After the Loving," and Rose Marie performs a comic tribute to Jimmy Durante, "I Wish I Could Sing Like Durante".

[@Snowydog123]

Saw Rosemary Clooney at Boston's Symphony Hall with my 8 or 9 year old daughter and my parents. We were seated in the 2nd row, having bought tickets at the last minute, just after the VIP tickets were released. At intermission an usher approached me, handed me a note from Ms. Clooney which said my daughter was gorgeous and if I wanted to bring my family back stage she would see us before receiving anyone else. I told the usher yes and after the last number we scooted backstage. Ms. Clooney made a beline for my daughter, put her on her knew, told her she didn't have any grandchildren that young anymore. My Dad's jaw was on the floor, in the same room with Rosemary Clooney. She couldn't have been nicer, spent about 10 minutes with us. A memory I will never forget. RIP dear lovely lady.

[@jimthompson471]

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[@michaelfoxbrass]

I was 19 years old, and tapped to play 4th trumpet in the pit orchestra for 4 Girls 4 with these lovely women at Akron Ohio’s EJ Thomas hall, as they toured The Kenley Players circuit that year. At the close of our week, these 4 gracious ladies made a uniquely kind and (obviously) memorable gesture. They insisted on hosting the band and crew for cake and coffee backstage! And, instead of having it served by others or having us serve ourselves, they insisted on serving us!

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Can you even begin to imagine all of that remarkable talent on one stage at one time!??!!? it's beyond incredible!!!

[@Anvanho]

There's nothing like this anymore .. there is no one like this anymore .... what a treasure. I first fell in love with Helen on all the Jimmy Dorsey recordings I got hold of. Her and Bob Eberle (who was brother of Ray Eberle, singer with Glenn Miller).

[@bewiseasowls]

This show could brighten up ANY rainy day!

[@johnmartinez6092]

YOU HAVE FOUR OF THE BEST SINGERS EVER ASSEMBLED!!........I LOVE IT!!

[@vertxxgg]

wow Helen O'Connell looks wonderful and jazzy great .-)

[@jameswhite7693]

What a joy to hear these four ladies sings, laid back easy listening, the songs they sang will still be around in a 100 years.

[@ellalena1873]

Rosemary Clooney had beautiful hair.

[@singers47]

Saw Four Girls Four at Warwick Musical Theater. That night the oldest of the 3, Helen O'Connell both looked and sounded the best. Great entertainment.

[@giampaolomanfreda3488]

I'm just watching this and I'm still in Rosie singin' "But Beatiful". I don't need to see more. She was so awesome... What a reading of the song! She was a masterful vocalist. My only complain is the quality of the rip with some noise distorsions. But so glad you've posted this. Thanks! BTW: such a pity the Four Girls concerts never get a proper edition

[@robertgardner1498]

What an amazing show. Mike Douglas was easily the best, most talented host the business ever knew. THIS was one of the best assemblages of talent he ever hosted, and he hosted them all. I'm sure I didn't see this when I was 17 but better late than never. Oh, and the song by Rosemarie was incredible. And, Margaret Whiting sang like it was the first day of her career. STILL love her music.

[@eckankar7756]

I saw 4-Girls-4. three times, once with Martha Raye that was hysterical.

[@Robert4770]

4 great ladies, true talents

[@windstorm1000]

talent to 'burn' on that stage ladies and gentlemen.

[@ianfrancis777]

Margaret Whiting soars...

[@glennfromthebronx]

Terrific. I think I was playing "hooky" from high schoolo and watched this MIKE DOUGLAS show that afternoon. It was a good day to play hooky!

[@willmcmillan1430]

THANK YOU for sharing this wonderful segment. I have read about the 4 Girls 4 project in various biographies, and this gave me a great taste of it.

[@tinak5765]

Mike Douglas, what a show. The quality. There’s such junk on daytime tv now. Rosy Clooney that voice and phrasing, unique. And the piano accompaniment, wow! Thank you for this.

[@DavidAsset78]

I recall working with Clooney, Whiting, O'Connell and Kay Starr on a PBS special after they wrapped up a tour with 4 Girls 4. Margaret Whiting couldn't stand Helen O'Connell, we were instructed to keep O"Connell away from Whiting during the taping. Whiting greatly enjoyed socializing with Clooney and Starr after each day's recording.

[@fasbc]

Wow!

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Would LOVE to know what piano they're using - has a MARVELOUS tone!! I bet it's a Baldwin - all the greats used Baldwins back in the day!

[@BBQFanNo1]

Rose Marie is the only one there alive today. Mike Douglas, David Brenner, Rosemary Clooney, Margaret Whiting and Helen O'Connell have all died since 1979 when this show was recorded.

[@thegreatdominion949]

Dick Martin too.

[@ImTash]

I love that you can see the Vaudeville kid shining through Rose Marie all those years after

[@lizdoyle7158]

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[@JSB1882]

I just thought of this - of all the people on that stage Rose Marie is the only one alive!

[@paperantes]

on a beau dire ,mais c'etait qand meme une epoque de talents

[@calamityjane1988may]

Madame Bourseau, je suits tout a fait d’accord avec vous J’habite au Santiago de Chile.

[@JSB1882]

Tom Snyder had these women on the old "Tomorrow Show" - that was one of the best shows that I'd ever seen on Television. They sat around remininscing and it was hilarious. I don't think Rose Marie was the original members. It's great to see them.

[@aeichler]

+Jake Drew Rose Marie was an original. Helen O'Connell replaced Barbara McNair, who felt out of place.

[@JSB1882]

Yeah - I looked it up. I don't know why I thought it was someone else. That was a great clip with Mike Douglas. Boy! If you could find that Tom Snyder show - that truly was the funniest thing ever. You get a sense of how they played off each other here.

[@aeichler]

+Jake Drew Here's a link to a clip with the original group. I also posted several others: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKmUnmiJZpioiZI

[@hankaustin7091]

Poor Rosemary Clooney.. this video shows the start of the deterioration of her voice after too many cigarettes, pills and booze... she and Judy had that in common... God rest both their souls.

[@manofmanyinterests]

I was about to say the same thing. You can hear traces of her former magic, but it was quickly evaporating, as time and weight quickly came. I love her recordings from the 1950's, but in the 1970's onward, I felt so sorry for her, and I just can't watch how things happened.

[@ImTash]

I thought of Judy hearing those girls too. Margaret whiting's voice reminds me a lot of MGM Judy... The velvet timbre is very similar to my ears. Just think if she'd had the support and help she needed she could have been up there with grey hair and sounding as magnificent as Margaret. Still, we were lucky to have her for as long as we did.

[@giampaolomanfreda3488]

Well, some of us that have enjoyed the lady Concord output couldn't disagree more with you. Her voice can deteriorate but the knowledge make her better than ever. Of course is my personal opinion but I'm pretty sure there are some more out there that thinks the same

[@SueProv]

pisno is too loud for Helen OConnell also for Margaret Whiting.

[@Marlon-sw4nw]

just saw the Rose Marie docu.. Helen.. not a kind woman... to say it mildly